Guadalupe County
Municipal Court
Schertz
Use this page to see how your court handles Texas Defensive Driving Courses (Driver's Safety Course). Always follow your court's instructions if they differ from what is listed here.
Schertz Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (210) 619-1500 to confirm the exact amount before submitting payment.
Standard Texas DSC fee is typically $144 for moving violations and $169 for school zone violations, but varies by court.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Copy of valid Texas Driver's License
- •Proof of valid financial responsibility (auto insurance) showing you as a covered driver
- •Notarized Affidavit (standard Texas requirement — confirm with court if required locally)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (from a TDLR-approved provider)
- •Type 3A Certified Driving Record from Texas DPS (obtainable at texas.gov)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •On or before the appearance date shown on your citation — do NOT take the course before receiving court approval
- •You have Deadline set by the court at time of approval — typically 90 days from court approval; confirm exact window with court to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •No DSC-specific page, fee schedule, online portal, or downloadable DSC form was found on schertz.com during research. Call (210) 619-1500 or email pcasas@schertz.com to confirm all local requirements before proceeding.
- •Standard Texas DSC eligibility rules apply: not eligible if cited for speeding 25+ mph over limit, no insurance, leaving scene of collision, passing a school bus, or violation in a construction zone.
- •You may only use DSC for ticket dismissal once per 12-month period statewide.
- •Do NOT take the course before receiving written court approval — completion before approval will not be accepted.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Schertz Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (210) 619-1500 or visit schertz.com/?page_id=182.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
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